Indianapolis was laid down 31 March 1930 by the New York Shipbuilding Corp, and commissioned at the Philadelphia Navy Yard 15 November 1932. This is the last major American warship to be lost during World War II, and the greatest sea disaster in American naval history. Kit has hull split into two parts, deck wood pattern finely rendered, weapons - realistically detailed gun barrels w/hollow ends, (2) SC-1 aircraft, extensive photo etch, display stand and engraved name plate. 3-view color painting guide with decals for hull and deck.